- Paperback: 992 pages
- Publisher: Microsoft Press (Sep 24 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0735618933
- ISBN-13: 978-0735618930
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 19 x 5.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.8 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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In the certification craze of 1999-2001, tens of thousands of people earned their Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) ratings. Those certifications are expiring now, just as Microsoft is coming out with Windows Server 2003 to replace the Windows 2000 family of operating systems. There may be a real opportunity for those who earn the Windows Server 2003 certification--and that's where MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements comes in. This four-book set (which comes with quiz software and a 180-day laboratory version of Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, plus a coupon for 15 percent off the cost of each of the four exams), combined with some hands-on practical work, should be all you need to earn the new MCSE rating or the Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) certification.
Each of the four books (each with a separate author) covers the published requirements of a single exam. Coverage tends to be text-heavy--even procedures rely mostly on text and use few screen shots. This goes to reinforce the fact that these are serious books for people with a pretty good idea of what they're doing already. Chapters typically begin with conceptual coverage of their subjects (using diagrams to illustrate the relationships among network entities in many cases) and move on to illustrative procedures to try. Chapters then conclude with carefully considered discussion questions. The answers to the questions appear in an appendix, complete with explanations of why the correct answers are what they are. --David Wall
Topics covered: The published exam requirements for the MCSE/MCSA core exams: "Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Environment" (70-290), "Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure" (70-294), "Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure" (70-291), and "Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure" (70-293). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCP Exam 70-293—and on the job—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through a system of lessons, hands-on exercises, troubleshooting labs, and review questions.
The Readiness Review Suite on CD, featuring advanced technology from MeasureUp, provides 425 challenging questions for in-depth self-assessment and practice. You can choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on specific objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies.
You also get expert exam tips plus a full review section inside the book that covers all objectives and sub-objectives.
Maximize your performance on the exam by learning how to:
- Plan TCP/IP network infrastructure, topology, and Internet connectivity
- Configure server roles and baseline security settings
- Plan name resolution, routing, and remote access strategies
- Maintain server availability with clusters and network load balancing
- Deploy IPSec, harden servers, and manage certificates
- Design and administer a security infrastructure
Readiness Review Suite on CD Powered by MeasureUp
Your kit includes:
- NEW—Fully reengineered study guide with complete objective-by-objective review plus expert exam tips.
- NEW—Readiness Review Suite featuring 425 questions and multiple testing options.
- NEW—Case scenarios and troubleshooting labs for real-world expertise.
- 180-day evaluation version of Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition.
- NEW—Fully searchable eBooks.
- NEW—Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security eBook.
A Note Regarding the CD or DVD
The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
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This review is from: MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-293): Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server(tm) 2003 Network Infrastructure (Paperback)
Craig Zacker is a fantastic technical writer. He presents his materials in a clear, concise and straightforward manner. He wrote two different text books for this course, this one and also the Microsoft Official Academic Course: Planning And Maintaining A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (70-293). I actually used both to prepare for this exam. I left my program at school early to take a job. This is the second course that I have completed in self-study. Zacker's books were a great asset.This book goes into much greater depth and has more exercises than the other book by Zacker for the same exam. This book is intended for use if you're already in IT and are preparing for the exam. One of the great advantages of this series is that the self study method is much cheaper and you can work at your own pace. Zacker is an excellent writer and a clear communicator. His books are always a pleasure to read and a joy to use.
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What a waste of money!!!,
By Michael Molowski (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements (Book and CD-ROM) (Paperback)
I bought these books to prepare for the 2003 exams. I can't believe how shallow, and poorly written these books are. The practice exams are a joke, the material and the technical coverage of the books are for novices. If you don't know how to create a user or a group in AD, then these books are for you. But, don't expect to sit the exam and pass based on these books. If you think you can use these books as reference, then think again.
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Much improved--great buy!,
By "izzie10" (Bozeman, Montana) - See all my reviews
This review is from: MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements (Book and CD-ROM) (Paperback)
Earlier editions of the Microsoft Training Kits were not particularly thorough, well written, or real world. The three volumes I've used in these new editions, though, 290, 291, 294, are 100% IMPROVED. First, they are EXCELLENT as learning tools (I really wonder why others believe that they're too brief. And they include real-world case studies that did not exist in the earlier editions. But the best part of this new series is the extras, especially the exam practice and test prep information, READINESS REVEIW. This gives you the value of a "study guide" plus an entire "exam cram" type book. With the 10% exam discount vouchers and the eval software,this is a great package!
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